Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-27
DANIEL MANNiNG's DEATH.
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ALBANY, N. Y, December "a Mr..
Manning seemed to rally and brighten
considerably this morning. to the surprise
of his family, and about l o'clock this
afternoon his son, James H, who had
been up watching at the bedside almost
without rest. went ont for short walk
in the fresh air. He returned in few
moments, and entering the room where
the nurse and the patient were, discovered
that his father was breathing faster. with
shortened breaths. No mark of death
was on bis countenance, and though Mr..
Manning had repeatedly requested his
family not to witness his passing away,
it was deemed best to summon the house
hold. and the presence of his family. at
l "a this afternoon. Mr.. Manning quietly
and gently ceased to breathe.
The mayor issued the following this
evening In regard to ex-Secretary Maas
ning's death:
MAYORS OFFICE, ALBANY. N. Y. Dec.
"a, 1887 To the citizens of Albany:
Our foremost townsman is no more.
Daniel Manning is dead. The great
heart which loved Albany is done with its
throbbing. The mighty brain which de-
vised wise plans for nations money is
at rest. Content with private condition,
he rose to national eminence. Free
from ambition, he was intrusted with
power; modest and unassuming, he stood
before kings, His career has reflected
lustre upon our city. His ascent unto
honor has marked a way for our youths
moved by honorable desire. 1t the liter
AZURE Of mourning we can find no express
sions to tell our sorrow. The most We
can do is to adopt the customary sym bols
and wear the common emblems which
speak of grief and effliction. Therefore,
you are requested to display the ordinary
signs of mourning and to cease from your
usual employments during the hours of
the funeral services.
JOHN BoYD THATCHER. Mayor.
MESSAGES OF CoNDoLENcE
All through the late afternoon and
evening kilograms expressing sorrow aid
bereavement were RECEIVED by Mrs. Man
ming and Mr.. James H. Manning. Many
notes of coincidence from Albsnians and
state officers were also received, among
which were the following:
| Executive MANSION. ALBANY, n. Y.
| Decembe "a. 1884 Dear Mrs Manning:
Everywhere there is sincerest sympathy
with you in your grief. Mr.. Manning's
friends are not confined to one city or
one state, but here in The city and state
| OF his home, where be was best known
and esteemed. there is the deepest sor-
row. Permit me, too, to express my own
personal sympathy with you in the great
loss which you have sustained.
| am, very truly yours.
DAVID B. Hill
WASHINGTON, December "a, 1857
Mrs Lamont and myself beg TO extend
to you our sincere sympathy. Our little
household is in deep sadness for the loss
of kind and most respected friend.
DANIEL s. LAMONT
PHILADELPHIA, December "a. 1887. -
| offer our sincere sympathy. and will at,
tend burial. SAMUEL ]. RANDALL.
ACTION AT WASHINGTON.
| WASHINGTON. D. c., December "a -
The president issued the following order
this afternoon:
To ALL DEPARTMENTS The president
directs that all flags on public buildings
IN the city of Washington be placed al
half mast, as mark of respect to The
memory of Daniel Manning, late secre
tary of the treasury. By direction of the
president. DANIEL s. LAMONT,
n
Private Secretary.
He also sent the following telegram Il
Mrs Manning:
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON, d
c., December "a Mrs Daniel Manning
Albany, n. Y: Though in this hour o.
unutterable grief your sorrow is too sa
cred to be shared, and too deep to b.
reached by earthly comfort, may | tx
press to you my sincere and tender sym
pathy, suddened by own afiliction at tn
loss Of a true and trusted friend, and
loyal associate who but lately stood b
my side in the discharge with patriot
zeal of solemn public duty.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Secretary Fairchild issued this after
noon the following order relating to tn
dCutu Vi CA-ccGlblhiN mduulUgs
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. "a, 1887
The Hon. Daniel Manning, late secrelar
: of the treasury of the United States, die
today at Albany, N. Y. Mr.. Manning Wa
true patriot and a firm friend, and b
i rendered his country great service BY
a wise management Of this department; b
= was honored by all of our people, an
| ntolir Ill l.
3 ciated with him in his public or privat
: life. As mark of respect to his men
DRY, it is ordered that the treasury de
u partment building at this capital be drape
in mourning for ten days; that it be close
u on the day of the funeral, and that o
. that day the national flag be displayed {
half mast on all the public buildings Ut
, der the treasury department throughor
a the United States.
| CHARLES c. FAIRCHIDD.
: Secretary of the Treasurl
! BIOGRAPHICAL.
The Hon. Daniel Manning, late seer,
tary Of the treasury, was born at Alban,
N. Y, August 49, 1881 He had new
= held public office until he was appointe
secretary of the treasury, March 5, 1897
He had, however, been at the head of IL
democratic organization of New Yor
state since 1873. having succeeded to tn
8 Craftsmanship of the democratic comm
+ tee Mr.. Magone, the present collector
:, customs at New York city.
u In 1857 Mr.. Manning became connecte
: with the management of the Albsr
8 | ir1gs which naner was controlled nv hi
|, at the time of his appointment. He bt
i came director in the National CONNIE
: cisl bank of Albany in 1868, and at IL
e time of his appointment to the treasu
e department he was president of that banl
8 Mr.. Manning's health began faiiI
: rapidly during his connection with Il
treasury department, and finally his col
u dition became so precarious that resignt
ton was found to be absolutely necesssr